Administration and Project Officer

About the role

Adelaide University is hiring a full-time, continuing Administration and Project Officer based at its Mount Gambier campus. The role sits within the Mount Gambier Regional Director's team in the Office of Provost and DVC Function, aligned to the Provost portfolio. It supports senior staff, projects and programs, stakeholder communication and provides backup as required.

Key responsibilities

• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and support senior staff, projects and programs
• Support stakeholder communication
• Provide backup as required
• Contribute to developing and improving administrative and project support processes, and identify opportunities for efficiency and service excellence
• The duties may evolve with the needs of the role, the university and the reasonable requests of the Regional Director, Mount Gambier

Required profile

• Experience providing high-level administrative and project support in a customer-oriented environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities through strong organisational and time management skills
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with experience liaising with diverse stakeholders
• Enjoys variety and meeting new people

What we offer

• Salary range of $81,607 - $88,113 per annum plus 17% superannuation
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments

To apply, candidates submit their CV and a cover letter through the online application form, addressing the selection criteria listed there. Applications close on 15 November 2026; applicants must be eligible to work in Australia for the term of appointment.